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Chicken Salad Chick

Fairlawn and National

3038 Westgate Mall Drive, Fairview Park, OH, 44126

https://www.chickensaladchick.com

I have visited the Fairview Park location twice in the last few weeks.

All the chicken salad varieties are gluten free.

On both my visits I was told that the prepacked chicken salad in the cooler was safe to eat. However , if I wanted a flavor that wasn’t on the shelf, or I wanted to order a scoop size portion, there would be a chance for cross contact from the kitchen as they do make sandwiches.

Even so, they pleasantly accommodated my request for just a scoop portion. One of the owners personally made my order by using one of the prepacked items. When my order was delivered I was informed care had been taken with the accompanying lettuce and pickle. Note, I did not receive the crackers or cookie that my gluten eating companion got. And that made me very happy.

And how does it taste? Over my 2 visits I tried 4 varieties and would gladly have any one of them again. My complaint is with the style of the salads. These are very smooth and pate-like. I prefer my chicken salad with larger chunks of chicken.

Jersey Mike’s

Multiple locations

I had a good feeling about Jersey Mike’s even before entering the restaurant. A large poster in the window advertised gluten free subs on Udi’s bread.

The friendly staff clearly knew their gluten free stuff. They recited the disclaimer: we are not a gluten free facility and then sprang into action – changing gloves, wiping surfaces, getting special condiments and fixings from the back, reaching for a clean knife.

You watch them make the sub sandwich and the team cheerfully responded to my ongoing questions.

It is thrilling to be offered a choice in sandwich size. I chose the regular size which by itself made 2 meals for me. But just knowing I could have had the giant size sub . . .

I recommend the Turkey Breast & Provolone which came piled high with turkey. The Udi’s roll held up well even making it to my enjoyment of the “leftovers” later in the day.

Being able to enjoy a sandwich while out and about makes me happy. I’ll return for more happiness.

I ate at the Mayfield Village location and Jersey Mike’s has many other locations around.

Grand Oak Culinary Market – Canada

Canada

http://www.grandoakculinary.ca/

4600 Victoria Avenue
Vineland, ON
L0R 2E0

Canadian phone T: 289.567.0487

Our guest Janden writes:
This is a great market, deli, and bakery.
They serve wonderful GF wraps, sandwiches, and baked goods, with a full GF kitchen.
My #1 stop on the way to Toronto! I
n fact I usually call a couple of days ahead to have my favorite muffins ready for pick up.

Wahlburgers

Public Square, Multiple locations outside Ohio

https://wahlburgers.com/cleveland

2105 Ontario St
Cleveland, OH
44115

(216) 302-1001

Had a great lunch at Wahlburgers at Prospect and Ontario in the shadow of the casino.

The menu features burgers (of course), other sandwiches and salads. There is no gluten free menu but I was reassured by both the seater and server that most everything on the menu could be made gluten free. The server checked with the kitchen and confirmed that each fried item had its own fryer and was safely GF.

While they do have a GF bun, I chose to have my burger as a Chopped Salad Bowl. The Sweet Potato Tots were a large portion and easily shared.

I’d return if I were in the area but don’t think I’d make a special trip.

2105 Ontario Street
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 302-1001

Also located in eastern US and Canada

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

Mentor, North Olmsted, Fairlawn, North Canton and Nationwide

bjsrestaurants.com

Gluten Sensitive Menu

Now in Cleveland and Akron area!
Mentor – North Olmsted – Fairlawn
and multiple locations nationwide

Diane writes:

I’ve recently been to BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse in Orlando, Florida and closer to home in Mentor and North Olmsted.

At each visit I had a tasty meal and can highly recommend the Kale And Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad and Fire-Roasted Barbacoa Chicken from the gluten free menu.

I was disappointed with the Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Pizookie®: Fresh-baked chocolate chip cookie with rich vanilla bean ice cream. Sounds great. But the serving I received was underbaked mush with a mediocre vanilla ice cream. Still, points for having this item on the menu.

The GF menu also has a GF pizza, entrees and sides. While the main menu says they have GF buns for burgers, burgers are not listed on the GF menu.

25779 Brookpark Road
North Olmsted, OH 44070
440-471-9140

7880 Mentor Ave.
Mentor, OH 44060
440-276-1360

3265 West Market St. Suite 85
Fairlawn, OH 44333
330-576-9480

6476 Strip Ave. NW
North Canton, OH 44720
234-401-0220

Look for other locations while traveling.